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new equipment. Nor will he or she remove your old equipment or product packaging.
Please keep the product packaging. You'll need it if you have to return or move
your item.

Now that Ultra High Definition has established itself as the next TV standard, TV makers are giving us more models to choose from. Samsung's sleek 55" UN55HU8550 will appeal to those who prefer a true flat screen to the new curved-screen designs. Naturally, you get the super-sharp 3840 x 2160-pixel picture detail that makes 4K images look so stunning.

4K Ultra HD TV — 4 times the picture detail of 1080p

Now that Ultra High Definition has established itself as the next TV standard, TV makers are giving us more models to choose from. Samsung's sleek 55" UN55HU8550 will appeal to those who prefer a true flat screen to the new curved-screen designs. Naturally, you get the super-sharp 3840 x 2160-pixel picture detail that makes 4K images look so stunning.

Ready for 4K content right now

Samsung made sure that this set's video processing and connections are as state-of-the-art as the screen. The UN55HU8550 is one of the first Ultra HD TVs to include “HEVC” decoding, which means it can display 4K Netflix® content with no additional gear needed. And this TV will be ready for what's coming further in the future, thanks to Samsung's Smart Evolution feature, which provides a goof-proof way to upgrade the TV's inputs, outputs, and processing brains. Think of it as an insurance policy that will keep UN55HU8550 owners up to date on Ultra HD format standards as they evolve.

Samsung's UHD Video Pack media player.

Samsung's UHD Video Pack (sold separately) lets you instantly make the most of your Samsung Ultra HD TV. Only a little bigger than a smartphone, this 1-terabyte hard drive comes pre-loaded with several full-length movies and nature documentaries, all in spectacular full 4K resolution. Simply connect it to the TV using the supplied USB cable and start enjoying the best picture you've ever seen.

True 4K content will continue to be scarce for a while, but that won't keep you from enjoying a remarkable picture. Samsung made 4K upconversion a top priority as they developed the video processing circuitry for the UN55HU8550. Their UHD Upscaling automatically upconverts any signal to match the screen's 4K resolution. All of your current video sources — Blu-ray player, cable or satellite TV box, game console — will look better than ever.

Smart TV times 4

The Quad Screen feature divides this TV into four screens. Watch a golf tournament on one screen while searching the web for current standings on another. Then watch a video tutorial to master your swing while navigating your Smart TV panel on the fourth screen.

Tablets and smartphones can run circles around many older Smart TVs, but they can't do all the tricks that the UN55HU8550 can. Samsung's speedy quad core processor supports a new Multi-Link feature, which lets you place live TV side-by-side with other apps, like YouTube™ or a web browser — you can browse the web without having to interrupt what you're watching.

Besides surfing the web you can do things like multitask or use one app while downloading another. Whether your connection is wired or wireless, you can do a quick web search while you watch movies and TV shows, and enjoy TV while you chat with friends and family online. Along with built-in apps for services like Netflix®, Hulu Plus™, and YouTube™, you can download new ones from Samsung's large selection of apps.

Samsung's Galaxy phones and tablets add handheld viewing and control

Samsung's AllShare™ Play lets you wirelessly access and stream content from any compatible device. If you have a Galaxy S3 smartphone or Galaxy tablet, you can share movies, photos, and music via the UN55HU8550. Your Wi-Fi® network lets you do things like "toss" photos from your phone or tablet to the screen with the swipe of a finger. Or push streaming video like Netflix movies from device to screen.

Sending content from your phone to your TV is cool, and going TV-to-phone is even cooler. Just download Samsung's Smart View app and use the TV View feature to mirror whatever's on the UN55HU8550's screen on your Galaxy S3 phone or tablet. You can leave the room anytime without leaving your entertainment behind. Think of it as a whole-house TV system you can hold in your hand.

Average Review:

Great picture! The picture, although more clear, particularly closeup, is not quite as realistic as the plasma set it replaced. This set at 55" replaced a 50" set. Had I known how close you can sit to this set I would have gone for 60".

Samsung UN55HU8550 Reviews

Samsung UN55HU8550 55" 4K Ultra High Definition TV

So far, the Samsung UN55HU8550 55" 4K Ultra High Definition TV is living up to expectations. Quality of product is as described by Crutchfield. Cannot comment on audio portion of TV - mine is hooked up to an Onkyo receiver and Difinitive Technology speakers (Mythos STS system).
This TV replaced a top-of-the-line 46" Sony Bravia LCD (6 years old) that developed a bad panel. Sony does not stand behind their products - which is why I switched to Samsung.
This was my first buying experience with Crutchfield - very smooth and professional.

Pros:Great video quality, thin profile.

Cons:Short power cord.

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Very Nice TV

Great picture! The picture, although more clear, particularly closeup, is not quite as realistic as the plasma set it replaced. This set at 55" replaced a 50" set. Had I known how close you can sit to this set I would have gone for 60".

Pros:Clear and crisp. Thin profile. Easy to mount on the wall. Could easily have taken a larger screen. Purchased with a sound bar. The sound bar (Sonos) improves the sound somewhat but particularly so at higher levels. (More on the Sonos in another review).

Cons:Difficult to learn all the ways to use the remote controls. The smaller palm sized control with the voice activation and light pointer is interesting. Get back to me in a couple of months and I'll let you know whether I've mastered it or not. Haven't yet figured out how to upgrade the system as I am told I can by a message on the screen. The color is not as rich as reproduced on a plasma screen. I suspect this has to do with less black definition. I'll likely soon forget the plasma picture.

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My new baby Samsung 4k UN55HU8550

The quickest open and start viewing experience yet! The picture is phenomenal, with bright detailed non blur action. One call to my Crutchfield Advisor and the optical return from the TV, and BAM best sound yet. Very happy!

Pros:Ease of start up and fantastic picture. The the tight dark frame is better looking than expected. This TV was researched by me for 3 months. Total winner.

Cons:none yet

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absolute Joy for your eyes

Cody Covert from North West Florida on 1/25/2015

First and foremost, shipping was quick I ordered this TV, and soundbar I received in 3 working days. Now to the good stuff. If b you want to emurce yourself in stunning visual stimulation, then this TV brings it. Everytime I turn Samsung on I marvel at crisp lifelike picture that is before me. If your looking to step into thee world of 4k Ultra HD this TV is where it is at. My dog even watches this TV if you believe that. I was wanted to see how this TV brought 1968 Star Trek. I actually saw duck tape on the floor of the set. Stuff you could see the detail of and fuzz on the actors shirts. I used Netflix and streaming the show this TV had no problems.

Pros:Crisp picture
Multi display for those who like to multi task
Remote is the coolest thing: like having a laser pointer for the TV.
Second remote gives you access like a standard remote.
Upscale picture on reg TV. This is where the money is. Unbelievable picture, night and day difference on every channel.
Samsung Media HD gives you a start on 4k HD movies and Documentries.
Easy to navigate and setup.
Wireless sound is great to have keeps it clean and no wires for sound bar.

Cons:IR Extender needs to be longer for wall mounted TVs.
Refresh rate on reg TV is sometimes noticable.
45 degree plug is something to be less desired for recessed power boxes.

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A fantastic 4K HDTV

We had been looking to replace a small, Vizio HDTV for several years. Every year, Black Friday would roll around, but we wouldn't end up pulling the trigger. I was always worried about spending too much on tech that would be a fraction of the price a year later. This year, we figured it was a good time to jump into 4K which will be leading edge for sometime. I looked at nearly every TV in this class in person before setting on the Samsung. This TV stood out due to amazing image quality and a boatload of features.
Firstly, the image quality on this TV is amazing. A lot of TV's at this level have an over sharpened appearance, especially when viewed up close. This results in contrasty, jagged artifacts in the image. I think manufacturers do this to increase perceived sharpness at viewing distance, but to me it makes things look pixellated. This is one of the few TV's a saw that boast sharp details coupled with smooth tones. The result is a picture that appears natural and rich. The most comparable picture was LG's OLED TV (much more expensive than this).
Samsung has done a nice job packing this TV with SmartTV features. I really enjoy using Netflix directly on the set instead of via Apple TV. The 4K streaming on Netflix is stunning. I've looked at 1080p streaming via Apple TV against the 4K streaming, and you really can see the difference. The remote works well and the TV connects seamlessly with my receiver.

Pros:Gorgeous image quality, great set of apps and connected features, innovative "pointer-style" remote, very nice AutoMotion smoothing for fast action and games, very nice industrial design

Cons:The ARC supports 5.1 output for media sourced via apps on the TV (Netflix, etc.), but only stereo output for signals coming in from HDMI ports. As a result, you can't use the TV to switch sources if you are looking for 5.1 output.

Great picture

Set up was easy and compared to my older TV the picture is amazing. I really like the 55" size and because it is the 55" it has the Samsung panel.

Pros:Blacks are black and whites are white. Backlight feature is great.

Cons:Crutchfield does not send a bill of sale which I needed for another years warranty with my credit card company.
I was originally overcharged
I was originally overcharged $300 which was corrected the next day but now the email sent from Crutchfield shows one figure and my credit card shows another figure.
Hopefully I'll be able to get this straightened out.

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Samsung UN55HU8550

My last T.V. was a Samsung 40" LED and was very satisfied. After visiting multiple big name stores locally and comparing side-by-side different brands, models, prices and sizes I decided on this one. Then I got on line at all the popular sites and did the same. Crutchfield was who I decided to make my purchase with. I have purchased only car audio from them before but was completely satisfied. Their Tech Support I have called in the past is great, quick shipping and on-line product information and resources is also very good. This T.V. has a picture better than I realized it would. Set-up was a snap and took only minutes before it was ready to go, and I am not that "savvy" when it comes to this stuff. I have only had it a short time so I am still discovering all of it's many benefits and capabilities. I would recommend Crutchfield to anyone. I was very apprehensive about having something this large and fragile delivered to my door this close to Christmas but it was in perfect condition when it arrived.

Pros:I am satisfied with almost everything. Easy setup, great picture, easy to use. Price before black Friday was as cheep as big box stores anywhere on black Friday.
This t.v. up-converts the picture and looks amazing

Cons:Cable input/output location. I would prefer another fiber optic out port

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Un55hu8550

Just got it today good picture right out of the box,(did a little tweaking ) easy to set up remotes are a little hard to get used too.but over all I think it's well worth the money.watched a 4k movie on Netflix,looked GREAT!

4K Goodness

We are finishing the basement and got this ahead of time due to the sale. After weeks of research and going into stores to look at the TVs I was interested in, this was the winner. It's as good or better as the Sony we bought a couple years ago (was the best out there at the time). Comparing this Samsung to the Sony we have, and all other TVs out there today, I truly believe the Samsung 8550 series has the best looking picture. I buy from Crutchfield due to their awesome customer service should I ever need it (which isn't often, but great when I do).
Of course we set it up and are using it in the bedroom before the basement is done. My thoughts so far:
The stand is very sturdy (will be mounted eventually). The TV is nice and thin with a well built feel to it. After tweaking the settings a bit, the picture is nice an clear and vibrant, pretty close to true color as well. I'm not a fan of motion blur, so it gets turned off immediately. Not having the chance to test out a true 4K source, I'm looking forward to it just based on the upscaling ability. Yes, it has been that good. The only issue so far is when the TV is turning on, you definitely see some light bleed, but that's to be expected to some degree since it is an edge lit TV. You don't notice the light bleed in the blacks while a show/movie is playing.
I'm not reviewing the "Smart" features because we have no need for them. We use Netflix through Chromecast (or any other app that uses Chromecast).

Pros:- Sturdy stand
- Quality feel
- Best picture and upscaling out there
- Great value for your money
- Nice thin bezels
- Comes with four 3D glasses and batteries (not tested yet, not too interested, but cool to have in case)
- Gestures to control TV (not tested either, not needed with universal remote we bought)

Cons:- Little light bleed when TV powers on (not noticeable when watching movies)
- Smart functions (I'm not into that stuff, just give me a dumb TV and I'll hook up what I want to use and not wait ages for the TV to boot and load an app)
- Gestures to control TV (listed in both, I think it's gimmicky and dumb, but others may like it)

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Samsung UN55HU8550

The SAMSUNG 55 inch 4K TV has a great pitcher there are plenty of HDMI ports for adding all your av blue ray equipment up has all the apps anyone could ask for and with the one direct feature you will be able to stay up to date with all future up grade when they come out and with Crutchfield support you will have it up and running in know time.

Pros:Great value best pitcher of all the 4 K TVs on the market simple to use remote that runs all your AV and home theater equipment with one wire hookup

Cons:The manual is hard to understand but thanks to Crutchfield's knowledgeable staff set up is a breeze

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Overall OK

Out of the box the color rendering was so bad on this TV I probably would have exchanged it for the Sony if it would have been easier to box up. However, after making some adjustments the image is now much better, but still not perfect (most likely due to my lack of skill making these kind of adjustments). On a positive note, the resolution and image sharpness is fantastic.

Cons:-Color rendering on factory settings is terrible - Images are washed out and flesh tones are unnatural
-Using the HDMI/ARC port requires an angled connector if a low profile wall mount is used
-Bitstream option is not avaliable for audio out, hopefully this option will be added in future firmware releases...
-ARC is a bit flakey
-Manual doesn't describe some of the available audio features such as RF vs. Line, and audio out vs. receiver. It would be nice to know the differences with these mo

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Best. TV. EVER!

Flatworm from the Washington, DC Area on 11/19/2014

This is the best television I have ever seen. Its picture is so clear, the motion so smooth, the colors so realistic, that it is as if you are looking through an open window on the action.
Its screen is flat, which I prefer. Its upconversion to 4K is absolutely uncanny, even on SD content. When you view something in native 4K (like Netflix's "Breaking Bad") the effect on the viewer is as if we are actually there. The (active) 3D is the most realistic I ever saw anywhere, including in high-frame-rate iMax 3D movie theaters. When the screen goes dark in an otherwise darkened room, the TV actually disappears -- the contrast ratio appears infinite. The bezel is so thin that the picture seems to float in air.
I write professionally and, if I may say so, rather well. But I have no words for how highly I recommend this fine product. I have owned it for six months now and the quality of its picture still absolutely startles me every time I turn the thing on.
Please note that this review does not address the quality of the set's audio speakers. I have never used them, instead pumping the sound directly through my high-end 7.2 home theater receiver. If built-in sound quality is a concern to you, you must look elsewhere for comment. I'm not saying it is deficient in any way; just that I have never used it.

Pros:Best picture on any TV I ever saw. Smart TV features are comprehensive. More than adequate connectors of all sorts, including wireless via WiFi and Bluetooth. Screen is flat, as God intended. Highly innovative remote control. Intuitive controls.

Cons:A bit costly, but just a bit. Probably the best deal, value-wise, on the market.

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UHD TV is really here!

When HD first came along, I was a bit skeptical about the real quality of the "new" experience. I was wowed. Now I have been wowed all over again by the Samsung UHD TV experience. It has surpassed all of my expectations! The picture quality is unbelievably sharp and focused--and you feel that you could reach out and touch the real thing! The screen resolution, whether viewing a move actually filmed in 4K or whether watching a regular HD movie or broadcast, is exceptional, thanks to the upconversion features. Bravo, UHD TV and Bravo, Samsung!

Cons:A bit frustrating at times when setting up the internet aspects of the UHD TV and the other required components--UHD capable Blu-Ray and UHD capable AV receiver. But well worth the time and effort!

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Beautiful Picture, Excellent Features

I cannot say enough about the beautiful picture quality on these Samsungs! Even my oldest Blu-Ray titles look fresh and vivid when displayed on this set, and even though their native resolution is only 1080p the TV's onboard scaler does a very competent job of creating a pleasing, rich, gorgeous picture. The guide integration makes finding programming from my cable service so much easier, and scheduling is a breeze as well. The suite of apps is excellent and covers just about any interests an owner may have...sports, 3D, music. I even found myself playing some of the onboard games!

Pros:Beautiful picture and excellent features.

Cons:None so far.

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Amazing TV

Image quality is sharp and clear, even when upscaling 720p/1080i/1080p content from the cable box. When playing 4k content from the Samsung Movie Pack or using a 4k upscaling blu-ray player it's just amazing. Please keep in mind that to get optimum picture quality and performance you will need to alter the factory default settings, however there are many recommendations and easy to follow guides available.

Pros:Sharp picture
Great 4k upscaling

Cons:Samsung TV's, this one included, require a lot of configuration to work well with Denon receivers.

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Extremely impressed

This is undoubtedly the most amazing television I have ever seen, at 720 dpi is still unbelievable / the clarity of 1080 and 4K is stunning. Me and the wife agree the Samsung 4K ultra high DEF 55 inch is nothing short of right on the money $$

Pros:For clarity/ for color this television is tough to beat

Cons:None

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Keeps getting better

This tv just keeps getting better. When I first installed it the tv had a great picture. The sound bar came a few days later. Once I figured it out the remote would control both. Then a fer days later it seemed like it learned how to control the direct tv. Now one remote does it all great integration and great experience

Pros:

Cons:

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4K Enjoyment

Purchased in Aug 2014. Wanted a 4K Samsung because our 8 yr. old HD set was the same brand and had no problems with it.
VERY thrilled. I don't have trained eye to know the difference between old/new set except that the 4K one allows me to see the background sharply. This I love.
If my Mother knew that I paid $2,000 plus for a TV set she would all most die!

Samsung UN55HU8550

We are over all happy with this television. The picture quality is superb, the set up was easy, and this is by far the best Samsung tv we have ever purchased. We had family over and they are amazed at the quality of the picture and all. There was mentioned that they are in the market for a new tv, and will be considering a Samsung.

Pros:Quality and sharpness of the picture. 3D glasses a plus and fun to watch 3D movies. The smart hub is easy to navigate.

Samsung UN55HU8550

This Samsung Ultra High Definition 4K is absolutely wonderful! I have never experienced such brilliant, sharp and ultra clear picture from 720 that comes from my cable provider. Throw in a Blu-Ray disc and 1080 is breath taking. As far as the "smart" TV aspect I haven't explored any of this yet. It sure makes you wonder how much more better 4K definition can possibly be.

Pros:Extremely clear picture absolutely stunning!

Cons:Being that it is already 2.0 HDMI, it doesn't come with the box for future updates. Will have to purchase that down the road.

Note: You can upgrade this HU8550 series LED-LCD TV with Samsung's One
Connect Box (sold separately) to unlock new features and services
offered by Samsung Electronics. With the One Connect Box from Samsung, you can update the TV with new software and technology that will adapt to future
Ultra-HD standards and improve TV performance; faster speed, more content, more
features. The One Connect Box simply plugs into the TV using a single
proprietary cable.

LED Edge-Lighting w/ Local Dimming: Samsung's LED
Edge-Lighting technology w/ UHD Dimming + Precision Black Local
Dimming maximizes the contrast between lights and darks to create a picture that
is as true-to-life as possible. The television's white LEDs are arranged along
the left and right edges of the screen and a proprietary light guide is used to
focus its luminance inwards towards the middle of the screen for a more uniform
brightness.

Precision Black Local Dimming: Experience sharper contrast with
Precision Black Local Dimming. It dims LEDs behind the darkest area of the
picture for greater contrast and darker blacks, while the brighter elements
remain as bright as they should be.

Clear Motion Rate 1200: Clear Motion Rate (CMR) is Samsung's
more comprehensive and accurate measure for how well the LED-LCD TV can display
fast-moving images. Previously, motion clarity was expressed simply by the
refresh rate, measured in Hz. CMR, however, takes into account all three factors
that contribute to motion clarity: panel refresh rate, image processor speed and
backlight technology. CMR is measured by determining the thinnest line a TV can
display in a moving image. The thinner the line, the higher the CMR rating, and
the clearer the picture you'll enjoy on the screen.

LED Backlight Technology: Samsung's Edge-Lighting
Backlight technology regulates output precisely in synchronization with the
screen refresh to lessen the time it is lit, reducing ghosting and motion
blur.

Auto Motion Plus: Auto Motion Plus removes blur and judder
from scenes with large amounts of rapid movement to provide a clearer picture.
Auto Motion Plus reduces blur so that action movies, sports and video games
have enhanced clarity. Advanced panels and unique backlight technology combine
with proprietary algorithms to reduce the response time and yield a more
accurate image reproduction with faster onscreen motion. Auto Motion Plus can be
set to Clear, Standard, Smooth, Custom, or Off.

Wide Color Enhancer Plus + Auto Depth Enhancer: With Wide Color
Enhancer Plus, you'll witness a wider spectrum of colors on the TV screen, just
like the director intended. You'll enjoy enriched colors while watching your
favorite movies, and shows, even if it's older, non-HD content. Auto Depth
Enhancer is innovative picture technology that analyzes regions of each image
and automatically adjusts the contrast for a greater sense of depth. As a
result, everything you watch has incredible detail and appears more natural.

HDMI 2.0: The Samsung LED-LCD TV features four HDMI 2.0
inputs to connect to your Blu-ray/DVD player, Satellite/Cable receiver, or
AV receiver. In addition, any HDMI input can be used to connect a PC to this
TV. The television's HDMI inputs will accept 3,840 x 2,160 (24/60Hz), 1080p
(24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i video signals.

HDCP 2.2: HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the TV's
HDMI (MHL) input; HDCP is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content
Protection" and is used for 4K video copyright protection for
compatibility with 4K Blu-ray players and 4K Satellite/Cable providers.

4:4:4 Color Subsampling: All four HDMI inputs will
support up to 4:4:4 chroma subsampling for full color data rendering of
4K video; however the HDMI (MHL) input is limited to 30 fps in 4:4:4
mode. 4:2:2 (60/30fps) and 4:2:0 (60fps) is also supported by the TV.
With 4:4:4 color, luminance (brightness) and chroma (color) are sampled
at the same rate, resulting in an RGB color palette as big as the video
sampling rate for a video image with more total colors, plus greater
color accuracy and detail. You must enable 4:4:4 & 4:2:2 color
subsampling by turning on the "UHD Color" setting within the TV's
on-screen menu.

Analog: The Samsung LED-LCD TV features a single
component video input which will accept 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p
and 480i video signals. The TV also features one composite video input which
support up to 480i only.

Note: The TV feature a single RF-type coaxial input for
connecting an external indoor/outdoor antenna. The unit has built-in
over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) tuner, so you don't need a separate set-top box to
receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable
signals (up to 1080i).

HDMI (MHL) Port: The HDMI 3 port is designed for the
connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using
the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard. Simply plug your MHL
compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 3 (MHL) port using the HDMI cable that
is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video
and still images on the Samsung TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR
remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop
Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also
charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 3 port. To find MHL-certified devices,
go to
www.mhlconsortium.org.

Ultra-HD 3D (4 Pair of Glasses Included): With Ultra-HD 3D
you get 4x the resolution of Full HD 1080p while watching 3D. Samsung The TV
utilizes Bluetooth-enabled active shutter glasses for an ultra 4K 3D viewing
experience when coupled with a 3D source, such as a 3D-ready Blu-ray player or
an HD 3D broadcast from satellite or cable providers (connected via HDMI 2.0).
The Samsung LED-LCD TV automatically adjusts the overall picture to provide an
optimal 3D effect. The Samsung 3D TV also offers a unique feature that allows
you to intensify your 2D viewing experience by up-converting it to virtual 3D.
In addition, you can adjust the overall 3D perspective, 3D image depth, and 3D
brightness.

Quad Screen: Using Quad Screen, you can view four independent screens at
once through this TV. You'll be able to enjoy live TV, video clips, and the
web all at once. For example; you can watch your favorite golf tournament on
one screen and search the web for current standings on another. Then watch a
video tutorial to master your swing while navigating your Smart TV panel on
the fourth screen.
Using Quad Screen requires an Internet connection. You can listen to audio
from one of the split-screens through the TVs speakers and audio from
another split-screen
through a pair of Bluetooth-paired headphones (sold separately). Certain TV
features and apps may not be supported by Multi-Link Screen. <

PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and
one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously). The component/HDMI
source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be
displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the
television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and
sub-screen.

Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for
an optimum picture.

Picture Sizes: You can choose one of the following
screen sizes.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Zoom 1: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the
remote.

Zoom 2: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the
arrows on the remote.

Wide Fit: Proportionally enlarges the picture to
fit the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio.

4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode with
pillars on the left and right of the screen.

Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing
when HDMI (720p/1080i/180p) or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are
inputted.

Smart View 1/2: Reduces the 16:9 picture by 50% (1)
or 25% (2).

Picture Modes: Picture Modes apply preset adjustments
to the picture.

Dynamic: increases the brightness of the screen
(suitable for bright rooms)

Color Tone: adjusts the overall color tone of the
televisions using one of four presets: Cool, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2

Digital Clean View: if the broadcast signal
received by the TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View
feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen

MPEG Noise Filter: reduces MPEG noise to provide an
improved picture

HDMI Black Level: select the black level on the
screen to adjust the screen depth when you have a component connected
via HDMI to the television

Cinema Black: dims the top & bottom areas of the
video image to provide a more immersive viewing experience (Movie mode
only)

Smart LED: controls the brightness of individual
areas on the screen to maximize contrast automatically

LED Clear Motion: removes drag from fast scenes
with a lot of movement to provide a clear picture

Motion Lighting: The TV automatically adjust the brightness of the screen in response to
the brightness of the room. In bright light, the screen brightens. In dim light,
the screen dims

Note: You can adjust and store Picture Settings for
each external device connected to the TV or apply the settings to all
inputs and sources.

Film & Game Modes: The television provides Film & Game
modes.

Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum
quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI
(480i/1080i).

Game Mode: When connecting the television to a game
console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience when selecting
Game Mode.

BD Wise: BD Wise Plus provides the optimal picture quality
for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray, and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. When
BD Wise is set to On, the TV's picture mode is automatically changed to the
optimal resolution.

Dialog Clarity: This function allows you to increase
the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that
dialogcan be heard more clearly.

3D Audio: 3D audio technology provides immersive sound
that matches the pop-up effect of 3D Video by using perspective in the audio
depth control. 3D Audio in only available while viewing 3D content.

Note: The speakers of this TV provide different sound
images according to how you position the television. You can select between
"Wall-Mount" or "Stand" to provide the best sound quality based on the
television's placement.

Auto Volume: Auto Volume automatically adjusts the
volume of the desired channel, lowering the sound output when the modulation
signal is high or raising the sound output when the modulation signal is
low. This reduces the difference in volume when changing channels. The Auto
Volume feature can be set to Normal, Night or Off.

Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects
audio/video mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital
audio output using an external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust
the audio delay from 0ms to 250 ms.

Picture Off: You can turn the television's screen off
and still listen to audio.

Audio Outputs: The Samsung LED-LCD television provides an
analog and digital audio output.

Analog Audio: The television features a 3.5mm
(minijack) audio output for connecting the television to an analog 2-channel
receiver. You will need a minijack-to-RCA adapter (sold separately) to make a stereo RCA connection between the television and
your soundbar speaker or AV receiver. The TV's analog audio output terminals
will output 2ch audio from any of the television's source inputs.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel within
the television's HDMI 4 input enables the TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send
audio data "upstream" to an A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and
eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature
allows audio to be sent from the television to your A/V receiver through the
same HDMI cable already being used to send audio/video to the television. This
eliminates the need for extra cables connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from
the TV tuner, Network connection, inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any
analog connected device to be heard through your ARC compatible AV receiver via
the television's HDMI ARC input. The audio from the TV's tuner, network
connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog
connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM only.

Note: Both the television and the receiver must support
ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that
is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 4
input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel
(ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is
necessary.

SoundShare: The TV is compatible with the SoundShare feature
found on some Samsung active soundbar speaker systems). SoundShare makes a
wireless connection between the TV and the speaker system via Bluetooth. Once
the two are paired, you can control the volume and mute the sound by using the
remote control from the TV or the speaker system. If you change the soundbar
speaker system from TV mode to another mode or turn it off, the TV audio will
resume playing from the TV's speakers. SoundShare can be found on select Samsung
active soundbar speaker systems (sold separately).

Network/USB Functions

Samsung's Quad Core Processor: Samsung's Quad Core
processing speeds allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as
using an app while downloading another one. It also enables extremely faster web
browsing and application access. Quad Core eliminates lag to give you a fluid
browsing experience. It enables you to switch between apps, stream content, and
multi-task faster. This extra power also provides faster page refreshing

Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the
Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV so that it can access your home network and
online Samsung Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45
Ethernet) or wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network
connection automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network
connection using these four methods; Automatic, Manual, WPS (PBC), or WPS (PIN).
The TV's built-in WiFi supports IEEE 802.11A/B/G/N wireless LAN
networks and WEP (open/shared), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), or WPA2-PSK network
security; a dual-band Gigabit wireless-N router is recommended for 4K streaming.

Note: Samsung recommends a home network connection speed
of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition, 10 Mbps for high definition,
and 15 Mbps for ultra-high definition.

WiFi Direct: When usingWiFi
Direct, you can connect
directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to
wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung
LED-LCD TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely
bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of
copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.

Smart Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home
network, you gain access to Smart Apps. Smart Apps lets you download for pay
or free-of-charge applications and services to the Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV. You can
enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos,
music, photos, games, and news. Smart Apps has a growing collection of pay and
free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite
online content. Visit Samsung's
App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps.

Social Networks: Share your thoughts and comments about
a program on the air through social networking services, like
Twitter &
Facebook.You can post messages and comments in the same manner as you would
using a computer. You also get access to
YouTube &
Picasa.

News & Weather: Includes apps that provide information
content; such as news (USA
Today), weather (AccuWeather),
and many more.

Sports + Fitness: Variety of Fitness
apps to help you stay healthy, plus Sports apps (like
ESPN SC/MLB.TV)
to keep you up to date on scores.

Education & Kids: A recommended
list for applications and content that is suitable for children; including
education-based programs, cartoons, and games.

Note: The Link Service Accounts function lets you link your
player to your accounts with Internet services (such as Twitter, Facebook,
etc.) so that the player can log you into the service automatically when you
start the app for that service.

4K Network Streaming: This Ultra-HD TV even offers "HEVC"
decoding, which means it'll be able to display 4K content from online movie & TV
show providers (like Netflix or UltraFlix). 4K network streaming requires a network speed of
15Mbps or greater. A wired Ethernet connection is recommended over a wireless
WiFi connection for better performance. If you desire a WiFi connection, then
use a dual-band Gigabit wireless-N router for 4K streaming. Make sure the
Samsung television has the latest software/firmware updates installed.

Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's
Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may
enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your
web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home"
page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is
optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a USB- or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience.

Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same
as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java
applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported.
ActiveX is not supported.

Skype Ready: Samsung's free Skype app on the Samsung LED-LCD
TV lets you make video calls from the comfort of your living room. Using the
TV's remote control, you can create free Skype accounts, log into existing
accounts, and navigate via a simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You
can make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to friends and family,
wherever they are in the world from the Samsung TV (separate Samsung TV Skype
camera required, sold separately).

AllShare Cast Screen Mirroring: AllShare Cast is a
proprietary "screen mirroring" function which lets you wirelessly send the
display from your compatible AllShare Cast Samsung mobile device to your TV.
This allows you to view pictures and videos that are playing on your
compatible Samsung smartphone or tablet on your TV screen. No wireless
router or access point required.

AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung LED-LCD TV's
AllShare function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch
videos (Divx/AVI/H.264/MPEG/MKV/MOV/WMV), photos (JPEG/PNG/BMP/MPO), and
listen to music (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/OGG) saved on your Windows PC (or other
DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its Ethernet (LAN) port or
built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to copy your photo,
video, and music files to a separate USB storage device.

Note: For AllShare/DLNA, Windows PCs with XP and Vista
installed require Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be
downloaded for free from theSamsung Download Center. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions
and Mac.

Triple USB Ports: The television is equipped with three USB
(type-A) ports. There are two USB 2.0 ports - one is used for connecting a USB
mass-storage-class device (5V/0.5A); the other is used to connect a TV camera or
keyboard/mouse from Samsung. There is one USB 3.0 port which can connect to a
USB hard-disk-drive (5V/1A). The USB 2.0 (5V/0.5A) and USB 3.0 ((5V/1A) ports
let you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio files saved on a
compatible USB device. Files must be formatted in FAT, exFAT, or NTFS. The TV
can recognize up to 1,000 files per folder.

Video Playback: The TV supports the following video
file types; AVI, Divx, H.264, MPEG, MKV, MOV, and WMV. Movie files are
displayed in a folder and title list in either date or alphabetical order.
The TV offers Play, Pause, Search, and Resume playback functions for
compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device.

Still Image Playback: The TV supports the following
still image file types; JPEG, PNG, BMP, or MPO. Still image files can be
viewed as a slide show with background music or as a thumbnail view (up to
15 images). Still images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated.

Audio Playback: The TV supports music files supports
the following music file types; MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, and OGG.
Music files are displayed in a folder and track list, and can be sorted by
Artist, Album, or Genre. Music files can be repeated or shuffled in a
selected folder.

Convenience Features

Smart Hub: This TV features Smart Hub, an interactive
multi-purpose menu system. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download
applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social
networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video & music files
stored on external storage devices. The new Smart Hub interface organizes your
entertainment and content into 5 convenient panels.

Games: You can view all game apps provided by Smart Hub and
download and play the games you select.

Apps: Apps offers an extensive collection of free and
paid news, sports, weather, and entertainment content you can directly
download to and enjoy on your TV. The Apps menu has a number of sub-menus
including Most Popular, What's new, and Categories to narrow down your
search.

On TV: Check a listing of TV programs that are
currently airing and are scheduled to be aired.
The program you are currently watching display in a small sub-window.

Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and TV
shows from an online service provider. You can browse content by Favorites,
Featured, Movies, TV Shows, Trailers, or Trending.

Multimedia: Play back photo, video, and music
files from an external USB or network storage device.

Content Discovery: The TV offers unique ways to search and
access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps.

Recommendations: Receive personalized TV and movie
recommendations based on your own preferences and what's popular and
trending. You can display program recommendation for different times of the
day.

Favorite Channels: You can designate frequently watched
channels as "Favorites". You can create up to 5 favorite channel list for
each member of your family. You can also rename and edit favorite channel
lists.

Genre: It is possible to filter channels by genre, if
the channels contain proper genre information.

Schedule Manager: Using this function, you can set the
TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your
choice. The Schedule Manager can be set to repeat only once, everyday,
Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun.

RVU Compatible (for DirecTV): This Samsung television is RVU-compatible
which means DIRECTV subscribers with the Genie Whole-Home HD DVR can watch live
broadcast and stored content from their DVR on the Samsung TV, without the need
for an additional Genie Mini Client devices or set-top boxes. However, you will
need a DECA unit (sold separately) that converts Coax to Ethernet, which will
plug into the Samsung TV's LAN port. Make sure the television has the latest
firmware update.

Smart Security: When any device is connected to the Internet, it
is vulnerable to hacks and malicious code. Samsung Smart Security protects
the TV and storage media connected to the TV from such threats, when the
television is connected to the Internet.

Password Lock: You can setup up a 4-digit PIN to lock out
specific channels, TV settings, and reset procedure.

Program Rating Lock: The Program Rating Lock feature
automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. You
can block TV program based on their ratings and Movies based on their MPAA
rating, so you have more control over what your children watch. The Program
Rating Lock function is protected by a 4-digit PIN.

Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV offers
Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired.

Close Captions (CC): The TV provides Analog Closed
Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The Digital CC offers customizable
text, font, and size. The Caption feature does not work for Component and
HDMI input sources.

Audio Guide: Activate the audio guide for the visually
impaired. This is only available with broadcasts that provide this service.

ECO Settings: The Samsung LED-LCD
TV provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power
consumption and cut-down on energy costs.

Eco Sensor: Samsung's unique Eco light sensor measures
the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the
brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the
screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This
feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you energy.

Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the
TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the
Energy Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power
consumption. You can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, or Picture Off
(sound remains on).

No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to
standby mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount
of time (15, 30, or 60 minutes).

Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turn off
after 4 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.

On/Off Timer: The three On/Off timers allow you to
program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on
time and a specific off time. An On/off timer can be set to repeat only
once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On
Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work
independently of one another.

Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television
off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 30, 60,
90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes.

Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a
still image for a certain period of time (2, 4, 8, 10 hours) defined by the
user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the formation
of host images on the screen.

Remote Support + Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you
one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV,
adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended
firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless
network. The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV also provides a Self
Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and
signal problems.

Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the
problem appears in the test picture, select "Yes" and follow the directions
on the screen.

Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems. If the problem occurs during the test, select "Yes" and
follow the directions on the screen.

Signal Test: An HD digital channel's reception quality
is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to
increase signal strength.

Note: The television only comes with a brief User
Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed
on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features.

Remote/Voice Control

Smart Touch Remote Control: The new Samsung
Smart Touch Remote Control makes it even easier to navigate the television's
entertainment sources, menu settings, and Smart TV features. Improved user
convenience has been provided so that you can switch the channel and adjust the
volume with just your fingertips while focusing on the TV screen. The built-in
touchpad acts as a pointer & mouse so you can navigate menu settings and search
for content quickly and easily. You can even activate a virtual on-screen remote
controller (w/ numeric keypad, playback controls, and shortcut menu) on the TV
which can be operated through the remote's touchpad. It also has a built-in
microphone that you can use to give the Samsung TV voice commands. Because the Smart Touch Remote communicates with the TV
through wireless Bluetooth communication, it will need to be initially
paired with the TV. This means you don't have to point the remote directly at
the TV.

Programmable + IR Blaster: The remote can be programmed to
control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and home theaters from other
manufactures using the TV's setup menu and the included IR blaster.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control HDMI-connected Samsung
and other HDMI-CEC compliant external devices
connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control
to operate all your compatible Samsung Anynet+ and HDMI-CEC devices that are connected to the TV via
HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the
same type).

Note: The Samsung TV also comes with a standard IR remote
control.

Voice Control: Using the Smart TV Remote's built-in
microphone and the voice control function of the TV, your voice is all you need
to turn on the Samsung television, navigate menus, and get to your favorite
Smart TV content. You can even use only your voice to switch the channel, adjust
the volume level, and launch online apps while focusing on the TV screen, which
removes the need for a conventional remote control.

Interactive Voice Control:
Interactive voice control lets you give "conversational" instructions to the
TV. You can execute various functions using common voice commands without
having to remember specific keywords.

Imperative Voice Control:
Imperative voice control requires you to use pre-defined commands. "Trigger Words"
can be
displayed on-screen to use during voice control to help you know what to say.

Note: To use Voice
Control, you must pronounce words and phrases clearly and correctly in the
language (English/French/Spanish) you selected. The Voice Control function can
be affected by unclear pronunciation, voice level, or surrounding noise. Speak
voice commands 4"-6" away from the remote's microphone, and make
sure to speak in a loud (75-80dB) & clear voice, and reduce any background noise in the
room.

SmartView Mobile App: You can download the Samsung
SmartView mobile app (from
iTunes or
GooglePlay) onto to your Apple iOS (5.0+) or Android (4.0.3+) device for yet another way to control the Samsung LED-LCD
TV. If both your Apple iOS or Android device and TV are connected to the same
wireless network, your smartphone or tablet will link to the TV automatically
where you can use your mobile device like a remote control. The TV can
also transfer live feeds to your smartphone or tablet. Main features include:

Remote: Your Apple iOS or Android device can work as remote
for the Samsung TV and a connected Samsung Blu-ray player or home theater
system.

TV View: Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from your
Apple iOS or Android device that's connected to the Samsung Smart TV. You can
watch the same content as on the TV or different content from another input
source.

Optional Motion Control: To
use the Motion Control feature, you must install a proprietary Samsung camera
(sold separately) on the TV. When connecting the camera to the Samsung TV, make
sure to connect it to the specified USB port of the TV. Other USB ports do not
support the TV camera or Motion Control.

Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV will
support a USB-enabled keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), which makes web
browsing a lot easier.

Mounting Options

Pedestal Stand: The TV comes with a pedestal stand.
The TV is shipped with the pedestal stand unattached. The television weighs 46.5
lbs with the stand. This stand does not swivel.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back
for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes
is 400mm (h) x 400mm (v). The threaded inserts require M8 (8mm) machine screws
(not supplied). The television weighs 39.2 lbs without the stand.

Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with
optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and
4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung HU8550 series LED-LCD TV comes with
a 5'
detachable AC power cord. The AC power cord sits 0.8125" out from the
rear-panel. The
AC power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.8125" from the wall.

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Jeremy, I used Sony for a comparison and five other major brands when I was looking to update my video system.I purchased the Samsung UN55HU8550 because it had all the features I wanted and then some, plus it all boiled down to the best picture in all types of settings, (bright or dark rooms, watching action movies, etc.). It took about an hour to set up but it was well worth it. The only problem I have now is my house is the one all my friends want to come and watch the games at.The picture is so crisp it seems your looking out a window.It's hard to do a side by side comparison at a store because most stores take the TV out of the box and don't have time to set it up they just hook it up and turn it on. I hope this might help a little bit.[ Rey Nov 18, 2014 ]

The Samsung's Smart Hub has Netflix preloaded with closed captioned capability. This feature is important to me & so far the Samsung UHD TV has been flawless.[ John Nov 18, 2014 ]

Samsung is great product and Sony is overpriced. You pay more for Sony name than the product. My Samsung 4K tv is working great and picture is amazing. I bough minet in May. The only thing I regret is that i should wait few months to buy it cheaper as the prices went down.[ GRZEGORZ Nov 18, 2014 ]